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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.55, 250.45 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.55, 250.45 and 119.32 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.55 : 250.45 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.55/250.45 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.55x = 250.45 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.55x = 29,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882.77/181.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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